CHICAGO - Chicago has been ranked as the top destination in WalletHub's 2025 Best Winter Destinations report for its low travel costs and attractions for winter travelers.
What we know:
Personal finance company WalletHub's released a report Tuesday to help Americans plan their travel during the winter. Each city in the study was analyzed based upon the cost and hassle of traveling to the location, its weather forecasts and the variety of activities the city offers.
Chicago was reported to have the cheapest flights from major cities with no connections and costs as low as $205. The city also offers a number of attractions for winter travel, including venues, spas and affordable restaurants with at least 4.5 stars.
Chicago also earned the following rankings in the report:
1st in A

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